Located 350 km from Mumbai, Soundala has resolved to keep caste ‘only on paper’, has banned slurs, backed widow remarriage & instituted a 2-hour no-mobile window for students.
An abused woman responded instinctively, seeking deterrence rather than dominance. To convert that reflex into a political crime exposes moral confusion.
The actor talks about why the film has been earning global critical acclaim. Its director Sandhya Suri also took home the Best New Director award at the 18th Asian Film Awards.
Karnataka govt-led inquiry in Nov indicted IIM-B management for discrimination after prof Gopal Das complained of same. Institute says charges surfaced after prof’s promotion was held back.
CM Revanth Reddy says integrated schools with students of all caste groups will ‘foster inclusivity’. Some say govt is fixing a problem that doesn’t exist. For others, the idea is good on paper.
In contrast to the BJP's economic model, which benefits big industrialists, the Congress focuses on the masses who produce wealth from land and labour.
Senate Bill 403 was spearheaded by Senator Aisha Wahab & opposed by groups who argued that it would ‘put target on Californians because of their ethnicity or religious identity’.
The sociological structure of the Indian newsroom is such that SC/STs and OBCs are almost missing in the newsrooms, especially in decision-making positions, writes Vinay Damodar.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
Not enough. It has to come from the upper echelon of the religious society. These Shankarcharyas have to change their mindset. How many of them have talked about elimination of caste which just keeps Hindus divided and vulnerable to external forces.
The day I see a Dalit person being the head priest in a big temple is the day I believe caste has truly ended. I whole heartedly advocate for its elimination for the sake of Hindu society. Separation of smriti and Shruti is a must. It’s a shame that people like us living in urban areas just don’t understand how bad it is in some rural areas. Modernity is here and if you can’t reform then you are screwed.
Not enough. It has to come from the upper echelon of the religious society. These Shankarcharyas have to change their mindset. How many of them have talked about elimination of caste which just keeps Hindus divided and vulnerable to external forces.
The day I see a Dalit person being the head priest in a big temple is the day I believe caste has truly ended. I whole heartedly advocate for its elimination for the sake of Hindu society. Separation of smriti and Shruti is a must. It’s a shame that people like us living in urban areas just don’t understand how bad it is in some rural areas. Modernity is here and if you can’t reform then you are screwed.